Hydrangea Macrophylla "Christmas Rose" 19cmPot

🌸 Hydrangea macrophylla – Christmas Rose

Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Christmas Rose’
Common Names: Christmas Rose Hydrangea, Bigleaf Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea

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📌 Product Description

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Christmas Rose’ is a classic, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub renowned for its large, mophead-style flower clusters in soft pink, cream, or blush tones. Blooming in summer and early autumn, this variety creates a stunning, festive display reminiscent of its common name.

Its large, glossy leaves provide a lush backdrop to the impressive flowers, making it perfect for feature planting, garden borders, and container displays. ‘Christmas Rose’ thrives in cooler, temperate regions of South Africa and is ideal for gardeners seeking long-lasting summer blooms.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 1 – 1.5 m
• Spread: 1 – 1.5 m
• Growth Habit: Rounded, bushy shrub
• Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; tolerates partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Water:
  • Regular watering to keep soil evenly moist
  • Avoid waterlogging
• Feeding: Apply acid-loving fertiliser in spring and summer
• Maintenance:
  • Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom display
  • Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring or autumn
• Flowering Season: Summer to early autumn
• Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Climate Suitability: Temperate and coastal regions
• Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost once established

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Large, long-lasting mophead flowers
• Glossy green foliage year-round (semi-evergreen)
• Excellent for container planting and borders
• Adds festive summer colour
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Garden feature plant
✔ Borders and hedges
✔ Patio or container display
✔ Temperate and coastal garden designs
✔ Pollinator-friendly garden accents